Cooking time: 30 mins.Preparation time: 20 mins.Main cooking utensils: 3 saucepans For 4 people you need:1 cup ricewatersalt¼ cup flour2 tablespoons butter1¼ cups chicken stock⅔ cup milk2 egg yolks3 tablespoons creamcooked breasts of 2 young chickens or 1 large chicken divided into 4 piecessqueeze lemon juice1 – 1½ cups mushrooms2-4 tablespoons butter Garnish:1 hard-cooked egg […]
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Cooking time: 2 hoursPreparation time: 25 mins.Main cooking utensils: saucepans, 9- by 5- in loaf panOven temperature: 350-375°FOven position: center For 8 people you need:3-4 lb. fresh pork picnic shoulderbouquet garniseasoning1 cup sausage meat4 slices bread2 eggs3 tablespoons chopped parsley¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon celery salt¼ teaspoon pepper Coating for pan:little shortening½ cup crushed cornflakes1 […]
Cooking time: 30-35 mins.Preparation time: 6-7 mins.Main cooking utensil: Shallow casserole with lidOven temperature: 350-375°F.Oven position: above center For 2 servings you need:2 hake steaks3 tablespoons butter1 onion6-oz. can tomatoesseasoning2 teaspoons capers Garnish:lemonparsley TO SERVE: In the casserole with wedges of lemon and parsley. TO VARY: Lift the fish onto a serving dish. Sieve the […]
Cooking time: 1 hr. 40 mins.Preparation time: 25 mins.Main cooking utensils: saucepan, covered large casserole (see stage 1)Oven temperature: 325-350°F; then 425-450°F.Oven position: just above center For 6-8 servings you need:¼ cup drippings or shortening2 onions, ¼ cup flourscant 2 cups tomato juice2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)seasoning, pinch mixed herbs1½ lb. ground raw beef Cobbler:2 […]
Cooking time: 45 mins.Preparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensil: shallow casserole, pan for waterOven temperature: 350-375°F.Oven position: center for 4-5 people you need:6 tablespoons margarine6 tablespoons sugar3 eggs¾ cup all-purpose flour sifted with 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powdergenerous 1¼ cups milk Decoration:little sugar TO SERVE: Hot or cold with cream or […]
Cooking time: 15 mins. frying, 25 mins. bakingPreparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensil: either skillet or roasting panOven temperature: 400-425°F.Oven position: above center For 8 people you need:1 lb. ground beef1 medium-sized potato2 medium-sized onionspinch mixed herbsseasoning1 egglittle fat8 sandwich buns Garnish:rings raw onionslices applelemon juiceoliveschopped scallionsyogurtcandied cherriesparsley TO SERVE: Hot with knives and forks […]
Cooking time: 40-50 mins.Preparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensils: skilled, 8-to9-in. plain ring mold, shallow pan or dish for water, 2 saucepansOven temperature: 325-350°F.Oven position: center For 4-6 people you need:1 red sweet pepper1½ cups cooked rice½ cup butter or margarine2 medium onions½ green sweet pepper1 small clove garlic1 cup ground beef6-oz. can concentrated tomato […]
Cooking time: 25-30 mins.Preparation time: 25 minsMain cooking utensils: ovenproof dish, saucepanOven temperature: 375°F.Oven position: center For 4 people you need:4 fillets sole1 tablespoon white wineseasoning Normandy sauce:2 tablespoons butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1¼ cups fish stock*1 egg yokjuice of 1 lemonseasoning1 tablespoon butter8 cooked mussels8 cooked button mushrooms Garnish: watercress TO SERVE: Hot with mixed […]
MARINADE¾ cup red wine vinegar½ cup catsup¼ cup salad oil1½ tablespoons salt¾ teaspoon pepper¾ teaspoon dry mustard¾ teaspoon celery salt¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves¼ teaspoon cloves 5-or-6-lb sirloin steak, 2 inches thick MADEIRA SAUCE¼ cup unsifted all-purpose flour1 can (10½ oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted½ cup Madeira
1 cup chopped parsley, packed1 tablespoon dried basil leaves1 teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon white pepper2 cloves garlic, crushed½ cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter or margarine2 tablespoons boiling water¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, or whole pine nuts1 pkg (8 oz) thin spaghetti or noodles, cooked as package label directs Makes 4 servings. Note: […]